Summary:
The city of Rock Creek, West Virginia has only one public elementary school, Marsh Fork Elementary, which serves grades PK-5. The school is part of the Raleigh County Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Based on the available data, Marsh Fork Elementary does not appear to be a standout school in the region. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 346 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 250 out of 355 in 2024-2025, placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in the state. The school's test scores are generally below the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the 3rd grade math proficiency rate at 33.3% in 2024-2025, compared to 56.4% for the district and 53% for the state.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($14,371) and low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 1, these factors do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students at Marsh Fork Elementary. The school's declining performance and underperformance on assessments suggest that there may be an opportunity for the district and school leadership to identify and address the root causes of these issues, and implement strategies to improve student learning and achievement.
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